Product Line Manager

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Aston Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation seeks a Product Line Manager for its Aston, PA facility. The role focuses on sustainable growth of land-based Arresting Systems product lines through strategic planning and VOC-driven solutions.

You will manage budgets, develop technology roadmaps, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and sales to deliver differentiated products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; master’s degree is an asset.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in product management, engineering, or business development roles with increasing responsibility.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~20%).
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product specifications with engineering and sales to address issues and enhance the product line.
• Lead consensus on technology roadmaps with engineering and sales and prioritize future R&D investments.
• Manage the product line lifecycle from concept development through development and launch.
• Assess needs and opportunities for new products through research and feasibility analysis.
• Lead commercialization with cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, program management, and supply chain.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Citizenship requirement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering or related field (asset)

Job description

**Product Line Manager**Our Aston facility is growing, and we are looking for a Product Line Manager to join our team!The Product Line Manager (PLM) is responsible for the sustainable growth of the product line in alignment with Company’s overall strategy. You will be responsible for the management of multiple land-based Aircraft Arresting System product lines and their growth through strategic product planning and marketing, including the development of robust technology roadmaps. You will have authority to develop goals, budget and business plan for product lines.The position requires experience with and technical understanding of the market segment, product line and supporting technology, and ability to integrate the “voice of the customer” (VOC) by developing relationships with customer technical leaders in crafting unique and differentiated solutions.**Location:** Aston, PA (on-site)**Salary:** $108,900 - $145,200*Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.***We Take Care of Our People**Paid Time Off **I** 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing **I** Health and Wellness Benefits **I** Learning and Development Opportunities **I** Referral Program **I** Competitive Pay **I** Recognition **I** Employee Stock Purchase Plan **I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture**Your Challenge*** Work with engineering, manufacturing and sales to develop new product specifications to address issues and enhance existing product(s) or product line(s).* Take a lead role in building a consensus (with engineering and sales) technology roadmap and prioritizing future R&D investments.* Management of the product line throughout the product life cycle, from concept development through development.* Assess needs and opportunities for new products through research and feasibility analysis.* Lead commercialization efforts of new products with cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, program management, supply chain, etc.* Participate in product modification, cost reduction, margin analysis, advertising and promotion, forecasting, product positioning and pricing strategies.* Provide sales staff with comparative product analysis; feature and benefit summaries; supporting promotional material; target customers; and product marketing strategies.**What You Bring*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (master’s degree in engineering or related field is an asset)* Familiarity with electro-mechanical system design and standards in aerospace/defense equipment* 5+ years of relevant experience in product management, engineering, or business development roles, with increasing levels of responsibility* Strong oral and written communication skills* Ability to travel, both domestic and international (~20%)* Must be a U.S. Citizen**Who We Are**Our ValuesEnvironmental, Social and GovernanceCurtiss-Wright Arresting Systems / ESCO, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright's EMS Division, is a world leader in emergency arresting systems for military aircraft. With two facilities, located in Aston, PA (USA), and Gente, France, Curtiss-Wright Arresting Gear / ESCO specializes in land-based arresting systems.For more information, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Arresting Systems / ESCO (cw-ems.com)#LI-MB*No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our **Talent Acquisition Team** and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.***Compliance Statement**This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.